Mountain Karisimbi Hiking Safari at Volcanoes National Park Rwanda
Volcanoes National Park offers visitors some of the best options in Volcanoes Hiking with its high volume of volcanoes and mountains. Mount Karisimbi is not to be missed. Named after amasimbi (a white shell in Kinyarwanda) due to its white-capped summit, it is a strenuous yet very rewarding hike that is normally done as a complement to gorilla trekking and all done within Volcanoes National Park.
The Hike
This volcano is the highest out of all the 8 Great Virunga Volcanoes as it stretches up to 4507 meters above sea level and is, therefore, the sixth highest in Africa. A hike to Karisimbi’s summit is not an ordinary one, since you need two days, first camping around 3700 meters and having an incredible glimpse of the stunning Volcano Bisoke Hike.
The second day takes you to the summit and then return to where you started from. If you are an experienced hiker you can start with the hike to Mount Karisimbi Hiking Safari at Volcanoes NP Rwanda and then complete the Volcano Bisoke hike. You can even hike Muhabura Volcano in 1 day.
Mountain Karisimbi Attractions
The Mountain Karisimbi Hiking Safari at Volcanoes National Park Rwanda hike rewards visitors with views of many geographical features, vegetation and sceneries, several bird varieties, and primates like Golden monkeys and Gorillas since the volcano lies in the primates’ park of Volcanoes National Park.
It is also known for its exotic plants in its four belts of vegetation, from the dense forest at its base to the barren volcanic core at the summit. The summit is white-capped as a result of hail and sleet which accumulate in the higher elevations from its frequent storms.
The hike up the summit is characterized by muddy trails especially during the rainy season, though due to the altitude, it can rain at any time of the day. When you are planning Mountain Karisimbi Hiking Safari at Volcanoes NP Rwanda you need relatively good health and fittness to hike through the slippery slopes to reach the summit.
For an extra cost, you have the option of hiring a porter to help carry your luggage and hiking equipment.
Nearby Attractions
Mountain Karisimbi Hiking Safari at Volcanoes NP Rwanda is also close to the Karisoke research center where the grave of the well-known mountain gorilla conservationist and American zoologist; Dian Fossey lies. This means that one has a chance to visit the grave as well as trek the golden monkeys in addition to the Mountain gorillas.
For any inquiry regarding hiking in Rwanda, do not hesitate to contact Rwanda Eco Company and Safaris. We will design a trip around your requests, to match your interests, tastes, and budget, and create an itinerary with absolute commitment to quality.